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UKRI-4570 Measurement Setup Upgrade for Novera

Super computer
South East (UKJ14)
Published value
Not published
Submission deadline Not published
Lots published1
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Tenderline Synopsis: UK Research & Innovation: "UKRI-4570 Measurement Setup Upgrade for Novera". Published status: complete. Published value: Value not published. 1 published lot. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.
Contracting AuthorityUK Research & InnovationScope & CategoriesNot publishedSubmission Window
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Procedure terms
Contracting AuthorityUK Research & Innovation
Procedure methodNot published
Procurement categoryNot published
Statuscomplete
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CompetitionNot published
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Legal basisNot published
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Clarification deadlineNot published
Electronic submissionNot published
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Published20 Dec 2024, 12:05 GMT
Last source update20 Dec 2024, 12:05 GMT
Recurring procurementNot published
ClassificationSuper computer
Delivery area
South East (UKJ14)
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-04ca11
What is being bought
A Measurement Setup Upgrade for Novera, for NQCC Superconducting control system to control a 9+5 qubit Novera Quantum Chip.
What changed
From the official release history
  1. Status changed to complete
    20 Dec 2024, 12:05 GMT
  2. Official notice release published
    20 Dec 2024, 12:05 GMT
  3. Buyer information updated
    20 Dec 2024, 12:05 GMT
Lots and requirements (1)
Published by the contracting authority
  • Lot 1 · #1
    Individual lot title not published
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    NQCC are upgrading its superconducting control system to control a 9+5 qubit Novera Quantum chip which NQCC have previously procured under UKRI-4500. This involves upgrading our current setups with the following purchases: •Upgrading current setups to unlock the required number of channels and improve noise floor of instruments. •High-Density Arbitrary Waveform Generators (HDAWGs) for control of the flux lines •Parametric Pump Controllers (SHFPPC) to provide the required “pump” signals for the Traveling Wave Parametric Amplifiers (TWPA) which are included in the Novera Package. •Super High Frequency Qubit Controller for control of the qubits. Additional information: The term and conditions relating to this purchase are provided in the Contract, which matches the Contract number cited in the narrative to this Purchase Order and are specific to this Contract. Where the Contract number is not so cited, then our standard terms and conditions will apply which are available at :- https://www.ukri.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/UKRI-090123-ProcurementContractData-2658-December2022.pdf
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
Timeline
  1. Procedure published
    20 Dec 2024, 12:05 GMT
  2. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  3. Contract active
    Signed 19 Dec 2024, 00:00 GMT · €406,912
Commercial outcome and competition
Awards
Zurich Instruments AG
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Contracts
UKRI-4570 Measurement Setup Upgrade for Novera
€406,912 · signed 19 Dec 2024, 00:00 GMT · active
Bid statistics
bids: 1 (lot 1)
Buyer and organisations in this procedure

UK Research & Innovation

Contracting authority GB-FTS-119633
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  • UK Research & Innovation
    buyer
    centralPurchasingBody

    UK Research and Innovation, Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, UKJ14, SN2 1FL
    STFCprocurement@ukri.org
    +44 1793298902

  • UK Research & Innovation
    reviewBody

    Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, SN2 1FL
    STFCprocurement@ukri.org
    +44 1793867000

  • Zurich Instruments AG
    supplier

    N/A
    Technoparkstrasse 1, Zuric, CH, 8005 Zuric
    info@zhinst.com
    +41 445150410
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Planning and rationale
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Procedure rationaleIn accordance to regulation 32, UKRI have awarded the contract under an SSA due to integration and compatibility capabilities, which this is the only Supplier who is capable to achieve.